Environment
Filr 4
Resolution
The following is a list of published fixes for Filr 4, most recent to oldest:
Filr 4.1.2 Update (31Jan2019)
This update applies to the Filr Appliance. It does not apply to the Search or PostgreSQL (Database) Appliance.
This update can be applied to sites running Filr Appliance versions 4.0 - 4.1.1.
Fix list:
Filr Desktop Client Fixes:
1. With Filr client version 4.1.1 installed, whoami flashes every 30 minutes. See KB 7024388.
2. Filr HTTPS Status 400 openning CIFS NetFolder Files. See KB 7024393.
Filr 4.1.1 Update (18Dec2019)
This update is to be applied to Filr 4.0.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3 or 4.1 on Filr and Search servers (Database server is excluded from this patch).
Fix list:
Server Fixes:
1. Initial Setup Instructions Format Problem (Bug 1155447)
2. Content Editor software and registration code are not available (Bug 1155470)
3. Unable to upgrade to Filr 4 due to an error configuring CIFS shared data (Bug 1155666)
4. Unable to edit document using Access Manager (Bug 1155837)
5. File links on zones are http instead of https (1157585)
6. FAMTD crashes Filr 4 All-In-One (Bug 1150602)
7. FAMTD dies sporadically (Bug 1152766)
Filr Desktop Client Fixes:
1. Client 4.1 does not support external users (Bug 1158544)
2. Novell Filr option not showing within Windows 10 Quick Access (Bug 933886)
3. Background of icons in explorer sub-menu turn white after hoovering over them with mouse (Bug 958127)
4. Reset Windows 10 Filr Caching Service back to AUTOMATIC (Bug 1070384)
5. Outlook Plugin Throws Exception When Preview Pane Is Enabled (Bug 1129978)
6. Blue screen in FilrDriver.sys with Filr 4.1 desktop client (Bug 1155325)
Filr 3.4.7 Update (25Nov2019)
This update provides an updated Filr Desktop client for Windows.
Fix list:
1. Using LibreOffice 6 and saving directly to Filr folder fails on subsequent edits. TID 7022639
2. Unable to cut-n-paste files if Secure Boot is enabled. TID 7023747
3. Multiple pop-ups appearing on desktop with the title of "Filr Downloads" TID 7024255
4. Error deleting file: "A file with the name you specified already exists. Specify a different file name." Bug 1133513
5. PDF-XChange Editor can't open files within "My Files". Bug 1113958
2. Unable to cut-n-paste files if Secure Boot is enabled. TID 7023747
3. Multiple pop-ups appearing on desktop with the title of "Filr Downloads" TID 7024255
4. Error deleting file: "A file with the name you specified already exists. Specify a different file name." Bug 1133513
5. PDF-XChange Editor can't open files within "My Files". Bug 1113958
6. Filr 3.4.2 (929) Crashes Libreoffice on "SAVE AS". Bug 1117370
7. Interoperability issue between Filr 3.4 and latest McAfee ENS. Bug 1117582
8. Filr 4.0 client breaks eCatcher VPN software. Bug 1136870
9. Filr 3.4.3: MPLABX development platform crashes when Filr Desktop Client is installed. Bug 1132861
10. Adobe Acrobat print as PDF creates txt files. Bug 994764
11. Unable to print files inside Filr data area using 'Adobe Pdf'. Bug 954590
12. Save to PDF from Quickbooks into Filr area does not work. Bug 979838
13. In Windows 10, Saving PDF files inside Filr Data area using "Microsoft Print to PDF" randomly fails. Bug 1042682
14. Access Denied when saving pdf file from Google Chrome to Filr. Bug 1134371
15. Occasional Blue Screen on Windows 10 with Filr 4.0 Desktop client. TID 7023960
7. Interoperability issue between Filr 3.4 and latest McAfee ENS. Bug 1117582
8. Filr 4.0 client breaks eCatcher VPN software. Bug 1136870
9. Filr 3.4.3: MPLABX development platform crashes when Filr Desktop Client is installed. Bug 1132861
10. Adobe Acrobat print as PDF creates txt files. Bug 994764
11. Unable to print files inside Filr data area using 'Adobe Pdf'. Bug 954590
12. Save to PDF from Quickbooks into Filr area does not work. Bug 979838
13. In Windows 10, Saving PDF files inside Filr Data area using "Microsoft Print to PDF" randomly fails. Bug 1042682
14. Access Denied when saving pdf file from Google Chrome to Filr. Bug 1134371
15. Occasional Blue Screen on Windows 10 with Filr 4.0 Desktop client. TID 7023960
Filr 4.1 (24Oct2019)
This update is to be applied to Filr and Search appliances only.
New Features:
1. Online and collaborative editing:
- Open and edit common files types within a browser view.
- Multiple users able to open and simultaneously edit the file, changes reflected real-time.
- Administrator can control whether the file can be printed/download/content copied out of Filr.
2. Ability to download folders from mobile iOS and Android Apps.
3. Revamped Web Client (Tech Preview).
Fix list:
1. Whitelisted files are not synchronized if encrypted. (Bug 1145658)2. Users randomly fail to authenticate - Filr must be restarted. (Bug 1144112)
3. Filr 4.0: After upgrade from Filr 3.x to 4.x Postfix to send email notification does not work. (Bug 1152608)
4. Unable to integrate NetIQ Advanced Authentication PKI with Filr desktop client. (Bug 1131983)
5. Access Denied when saving pdf file from Google Chrome to Filr. (Bug 1134371)
6. No documentation for the "Exclude File Types" tab. (Bug 1140759)
7. Using LibreOffice 6 and saving directly to Filr folder fails on subsequent edits. (Bug 1079631)
8. Using normal delete operation, folders are not getting deleted. (Bug 1133513)
9. Filr 3.4.2: If "secureboot" is enabled then filrapphookx64.dll will not load. (Bug 1117768)
10. The new Filr 4.0 client breaks eCatcher VPN software. (Bug 1136870)
11. Unable to upgrade Filr 3.4.3 on Suse Xen to Filr 4.0. (Bug 1132367)
12. Filr Client App 4.0.1.203 fail "Send File" in Android 9. (Bug 1149077)
13. Multiple Filr download pop-ups occurring on desktops. (Bug 1115441)
14. Adobe Acrobat print as PDF creates .txt files. (Bug 994764)
15. UI/UX Beta interface wants to open .exe file instead of downloading it. (Bug 1138760)
16. After upgrade, cannot login as admin on port 8443. (Bug 1133701)
17. Filr 4.0: Issue with Universal Password policy after the upgrade from Filr 3.4.4 to Filr 4.0. (Bug 1151996)
Filr 4.0.3 (17Oct2019)
This update is to be applied to Filr 4.0.1 on Filr servers only.
1. Upgrade to MacOS 10.15 results in no Filr files. TID 7024170
Filr 4.0.2 (13Aug 2019)
This update is to be applied to Filr 4.0.1 on Filr servers only.
This update is to be applied to Filr and Search appliances only.
1. Subsequent LDAP sync with Net Folder creation or User deletion takes long time. TID 7023956
2. System Alert Notification for new Filr Desktop Client is not generated. TID 7023957
3. Upgrade from Filr 3.4.3 to Filr 4.0 fails if the database connection is encrypted. TID 7023958
4. rcnovell-gmond takes a long time to stop. TID 7023959
5. Occassional Blue Screen on Windows 10 with Filr 4.0 Desktop client. TID 7023960
6. Upgrading an All-in-One (Small) Deployment Fails when upgrading the MySQL database to PostgreSQL. TID 7023825
7. Filr upgrade error: "Failed to set up database or migration of database". TID 7023905 (Bug 1130775)
2. System Alert Notification for new Filr Desktop Client is not generated. TID 7023957
3. Upgrade from Filr 3.4.3 to Filr 4.0 fails if the database connection is encrypted. TID 7023958
4. rcnovell-gmond takes a long time to stop. TID 7023959
5. Occassional Blue Screen on Windows 10 with Filr 4.0 Desktop client. TID 7023960
6. Upgrading an All-in-One (Small) Deployment Fails when upgrading the MySQL database to PostgreSQL. TID 7023825
7. Filr upgrade error: "Failed to set up database or migration of database". TID 7023905 (Bug 1130775)